How to make your bedroom charmingly rustic

The rustic look is all about stripping decor back to basics, but without losing comfort or warmth. This exposed brick wall contrasted with white and laminate flooring is a stylish twist on the barnhouse look. Added accessories such as woven baskets and worn copper side tables, keep it looking fresh, modern and snug.

If you are lucky enough to have beams in your home, making a feature of them can really add to the drama of this countrified look. Simply 'wash' the wood with earthy colours like grey, brown, cream, white or black to give it more dimension. A seated window or tucked away bed exudes a certain Jane Austen elegance and can make use of all available and valuable space. Upholster the area with soft and classic colours.

Be minimal when it comes to accessorising but go for classics. A brass bed for example is understated, graceful and gives an edge to an otherwise plain and neutral bedspread. A decorative mirror, console table, vintage metal seat, chandelier and tall pouring jug have the robust look of outdoor furniture, perfect for that chic almost weathered look inside the bedroom. A look that seldom goes out of style.

Incorporating barn doors into a room design is a great way of bringing the country cottage charm to a more modern interior. The use of varying wood finishes throughout the scheme gives a relaxing, rustic feel without the need for many accessories.

Part of rustic charm is bringing elements of the outdoors, inside. This gorgeous oversized driftwood mirror really opens up the room while indoor plants add colour and zest. Try adding hints of pastel colours like salmon and olive green for a fun twist on rustic.

Take a literal approach to 'bare necessities' with unpolished pre-plastered walls. Though it may look industrial, when paired with wooden flooring, a low hanging light and various grey and reddy brown tinged bedding - this is a rustic look for the bedroom that is striking and easy to achieve.

A bedroom taking its cues from serene Scandinavian interiors, this scheme marries rustic wood pieces with white walls and a clean, uncluttered layout for modern take on the rustic look.To recreate this calming retreat, stick to a palette of neutral tones then add warmth and interest with a variety of textures.

This happy marriage between rustic and minimal celebrates the beauty of wood. Humble planks clad the walls slightly unevenly for a rustic, textured effect full of character. The rest of the room is kept completely plain – no headboard, wall art or rugs – allowing the wall to stand out in all its glory.

Add chic into rustic with a few cleverly chosen pieces. Here, the bold use of wood in the headboard and a rough-finish bedside table contrast effectively with the sophisticated monochrome bed linen and a plush sheepskin rug creating a luxurious feel.

The rules of rustic living are to keep it simple and this pared-down scheme does exactly that. A minimal all-white bedroom is given a rustic twist with a reclaimed board as a headboard – disarmingly simple and effective. The anglepoise bedside lamps help frame the headboard and will throw it into the spotlight at night.

Finding interesting ways to display your jewels and trinkets can make a real feature of necessary storage. Add eclectic style with a wooden mannequin or an unusual display cabinet and incorporate texture with wicker storage baskets.

This bedroom might be rustic, but there is a clever formula underpinning its design. Playing with scale is key to the scheme. Creating an intimate environment with high or unusual ceilings can be cleverly cheated by using an inviting four poster bed.

This sheet of wood, with its beautiful waves of grain, is used here as a simple headboard. Not only does it provide texture and interest in an otherwise minimal bedroom but it also brings an element of nature into the room for a modern take on a rustic look.

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